Manufacturing Degree Apprentice

Morrisons; Bradford; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Morrisons is offering a 3-year Retail Leadership Degree Apprenticeship in Bradford, in partnership with the University of Bradford. You will study towards a BSc (Hons) Retail & Business Management Degree Apprenticeship while rotating across manufacturing teams and shift patterns.

You’ll learn how to run production lines, lead teams, and contribute to live projects. Start date 2027-09-01; closing date 2027-01-09. 37.5 hours/week, duration 3 years, wage is competitive.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above are essential.
• UCAS points required as part of entry, any total is acceptable.
• On-programme degree apprenticeship leading to a Retail leadership (integrated degree) Level 6.

Responsibilities

• Gain wide-ranging experience within various manufacturing teams and shift patterns.
• Learn how to run production lines and lead production teams.
• Provide support at the Flowerworld site during peak trading times (Valentine’s, Mother’s Day).
• Be prepared for early responsibility and progression toward a Shift/Department Manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Creative

Resilience

Determination

Leadership

Flexibility

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Math

UCAS Points Any

Job description

• Gain wide-ranging experience within a variety of manufacturing teams across the site covering a variety of shift patterns
• Learn about different manufacturing equipment, processes and technologies
• Learn how to run production lines and lead production teams
• Provide support at our Flowerworld manufacturing site at peak trading times for Valentine's and Mother’s Day
• Make an impact on exciting live business projects
• Gain early responsibility as a Team Manager, and be responsible for a team of colleagues and the production across your shifts
• Work towards a Shift / Department Manager position in your final year, managing a larger team of colleagues and operational areas
• Some of our roles are shift based and may require early starts, late finishes and working weekends. We might also need you to work on Bank Holidays and during peak times of the year, too

Training

On this 3-year course, you’ll study towards a BSc (Hons) Retail & Business Management Degree Apprenticeship at the University of Bradford.

What happens at the end

You'll work towards a Shift / Department Manager position in your final year, managing a larger team of colleagues and operational areas.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Creative
• Resilience
• Determination
• Leadership
• Flexibility

Qualifications

• GCSE English (grade 4) - essential
• GCSE Math (grade 4) - essential
• UCAS Points Any (grade 112 Points) - essential

Key details

• Wage: Competitive
• Working week: Some of our roles are shift based and may require early starts, late finishes and working weekends. We might also need you to work on Bank Holidays and during peak times of the year, too.
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Duration: 3 Years
• Start date: 2027-09-01
• Closing date: 2027-01-09
• Apprenticeship standard: Retail leadership (integrated degree) (level 6)
• Training provider: UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD

About the employer

We're foodmakers and shopkeepers, making good things happen together! Doing the right thing for our customers and colleagues is what drives us at Morrisons.
As a team of more than 90,000 people, we work in partnership with communities, suppliers and British farmers to provide outstanding shopping experiences and fresh food from field to fork. Our people make Morrisons, which is why we celebrate diversity and encourage each of our colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.
Join us on one of our award-winning Degree Apprenticeship Programmes, and you don't have to worry about university fees. You can start your career while studying towards a degree. We're passionate about delivering excellence and meeting your needs, so we're confident you'll find working at Morrisons rewarding. We celebrate individuals and their achievements. That's why we were awarded the In-House Recruitment Award for Early Careers Initiative in 2025.
We've partnered with the University of Bradford to create this unique programme that gives you the chance to work, earn and learn while preparing for a career in management.
What makes Morrisons different is that we're one of the UK's leading food manufacturers as well as a retailer. Through Myton Food Group, our manufacturing division, we produce many of the fresh products our customers enjoy every day, from bakery and produce to meat, fish and prepared foods. This gives our apprentices a unique opportunity to see the entire journey from field to fork and gain hands‑on experience across one of the most integrated food supply chains in the UK.
There are several schemes to choose from, including Corporate, Manufacturing, Retail, Food Technical. All of them are crafted to help you develop by learning on the job, taking responsibility for people and projects, and working towards a fully funded qualification.
We also offer a 2-year Finance Apprenticeship designed to help develop your knowledge and financial skills whilst working towards a Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician CIMA qualification.
Throughout the programme you'll enjoy getting paid for doing a real role. We'll also look after you with great perks, lots of career opportunities and the training and support you need to be the best you can be. Because together, we all make Morrisons.